Burlington’s December 2025 market stats are easier to understand when you see them, not when you stare at a spreadsheet until your eyes file for divorce.
Below is a chart-by-chart breakdown using the ITSO MLS® System Monthly Indicators report for Burlington (data current as of early January 2026). Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
Quick navigation
- All Residential overview
- Single Family overview
- Townhouse and Condo overview
- New listings and sales
- Inventory and months of supply
- Prices
- Days on market and percent of list price received
- Affordability and value indexes
- What it means for buyers and sellers
All Residential Market Overview, Burlington
This overview page is your “control panel” for the whole Burlington market. It summarizes what changed from last December and what happened over the full year.
What to look for here:
- Supply vs demand: how many homes came on, how many sold, and how much is sitting on the market. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
- Leverage: months of supply and percent of list price received, these are two of the cleanest “negotiation temperature” signals. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
- Pace: days on market tells you how quickly buyers are committing. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
Single Family Market Overview, Burlington
This dashboard is the single-family story in one place. It helps answer: are detached homes moving faster or slower, and are sellers still getting close to list price?
In this report, the single-family section shows a year-over-year shift where:
- market pace and supply conditions changed, and
- price measures moved compared to last December. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
Townhouse and Condo Market Overview, Burlington
This is the segment many buyers watch closely, especially first-time buyers and downsizers. This dashboard is useful for spotting whether the “entry and mid-range” part of the market is tightening or loosening.
Focus on:
- months of supply for competition levels, and
- percent of list price received for how much negotiating room buyers actually got. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
New listings in Burlington
This chart shows how many new listings came to market and how that compares over time. New listings matter because they set the menu of options buyers can choose from.
How to interpret it:
- when new listings are softer, buyers may have fewer fresh choices,
- when new listings rise, sellers usually face more competition and need sharper pricing and presentation. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
Home sales in Burlington
Sales measure demand, not opinions. If sales are slowing, it often means buyers are taking longer to decide, financing is tighter, or pricing expectations are being tested.
Practical takeaway:
- sellers need to win on value and condition,
- buyers can often be more selective when demand cools. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
Days on market in Burlington
Days on market is the pace of decision-making. It tells you whether buyers are rushing or pausing.
What it usually signals:
- rising days on market often means buyers are comparing more options before committing,
- falling days on market often means the best-priced homes are still getting snapped up quickly. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
Median sale price in Burlington
Median price is the midpoint of what sold, which makes it less sensitive than average price to one unusually high or low sale.
How to use it:
- it’s a helpful “typical price direction” signal,
- it should always be paired with neighbourhood and property-type comps before making a decision. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
Average sale price in Burlington
Average price can move differently than the median when the mix of homes selling changes, for example, more higher-end homes closing in one month.
Why it matters:
- it can show market mix shifts,
- it should not be used alone to price a specific home. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
Percent of list price received in Burlington
This chart is one of the best “negotiation reality checks.” It shows how close selling prices were to asking prices.
What to watch:
- higher percentages often mean stronger seller leverage,
- lower percentages usually mean buyers negotiated more, or sellers had to adjust expectations. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
Housing affordability index in Burlington
This index is designed to reflect affordability conditions over time. It’s not a perfect measure of any one household’s situation, but it does show whether affordability is improving or worsening at a market level.
How to use it:
- pair it with interest rate changes and purchase budgets,
- use it as context, not as a pricing tool. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
Housing value index (ShowingTime) in Burlington
This index is included in the report as a value indicator over time. Treat it as a trend line, not an appraisal.
Best use:
- watch for direction and momentum,
- confirm with local comparable sales in your exact neighbourhood. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
Inventory of homes for sale in Burlington
Inventory is the supply sitting on the shelf right now. When inventory rises, buyers typically have more options. When it falls, sellers often have less competition.
This is one of the clearest charts for answering:
- “Do buyers have choices?”
- “Are sellers competing harder?” Monthly-Indicators-D…
Months of supply
Months of supply combines sales pace with inventory. It’s one of the best high-level indicators of whether the market is tightening or loosening.
How to interpret it:
- higher months of supply typically suggests more balanced conditions and more buyer patience,
- lower months of supply typically suggests tighter conditions and less room for hesitation. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
What this means for Burlington buyers and sellers
If you’re buying
These charts help you shop smarter:
- Use inventory and months of supply to understand how much choice you have. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
- Use days on market and percent of list price received to gauge how much negotiating room exists in practice. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
- Use median and average price trends as context, then confirm value with neighbourhood comps. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
If you’re selling
These charts help you list with fewer surprises:
- If supply is higher, pricing and presentation become more important, because buyers have options. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
- Percent of list price received is a strong signal for whether “test the market” pricing is working, or costing time. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
- Days on market shows what buyers are tolerating, and what they are walking away from. Monthly-Indicators-Burlington-D…
If you want a quick, specific update for your neighbourhood and property type, message Team Bush. We’ll translate these market charts into a simple pricing and strategy range based on recent comparable sales.